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Sunday, 19 March 2017

Hug This Book!

Hug This Book! by Barney
Saltzberg, illustrated by Fred Benaglia

(Phaidon) HB RRP $24.95 ISBN 9780714872841

Reviewed by Stephanie Ward

In this delightful picture book, children are invited
to imagine all the things you could do with their very favourite book. From
reading it upside down to giving it a hug or sharing it with friends, young
readers involve their book in an array of situations. There’s almost nothing
you can’t do with a book and nowhere a book can’t go!

Sometimes silly, other times thoughtful, the story is
both humorous and sincere as it explores the love of a book. With easy-to-read
rhymes and appealing retro illustrations, Hug
This Book! is a story to read over and over again.

Saltzberg creates a heartfelt ode to books with his
clever, whimsical rhymes. While Benaglia’s illustrations are bold and colourful
putting the book and its readers at centre stage.

Engaging, simple and satisfying, this charming book
will appeal to book-lovers of every age.